Sherwood Swim and Racquet Junior Futures NC L5

We will not accept late entries. This only disrupts the tournament for the players/parents that have entered on time. We hope you understand.

This tournament is scheduled for Friday through Sunday. This is typically not a "huge" tournament so we try and put as many matches on Saturday and Sunday as possible. Any draws with less than 8 players will not begin until Saturday. Draws between 9-16 entries may begin on Friday depending on the draw, but we do try and accommodate out of town players as much as possible.

If you know your child cannot play at a certain time please e-mail at his link. Calling will only delay you getting any answer. We can accommodate players requests typically if there is a 3-4 hour they cannot play, but not always. more info

This tournament is a Futures/NC Level 5 event. Therefore, this tournament restricts those players that are ranked too high in the NC standings from playing. Please refer to the chart below to see each division’s restriction: Boys/Girls 18s: Top 50 in NC are ineligible for this tournament Boys/Girls 16s: Top 80 in NC are ineligible for this tournament Boys/Girls 14s: Top 80 in NC are ineligible for this tournament Boys/Girls 12s: Top 80 in NC are ineligible for this tournament Boys/Girls 10s: Top 10 in NC are ineligible for this tournament Refer to the most recent North Carolina standings list end of September list at the following link to see if you are ineligible.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are ineligible for one division, you are ineligible for all divisions. For example, if you are ranked 80 or higher in the Girls 12s, you are also INELIGIBLE for the Girls 14s, 16s, and 18s. more info

It is the player's responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a timely manner. Check the website often for updated match times. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS. This tournament has a lot of matches to be played, and there will be no exceptions for lateness.

The format is FMLC (First Match Loser Consolation). Main draw and Consolation will play the best of three sets playing a 10 point tie-break in lieu of the third set.

Sherwood Swim and Racquet is located across from Page High School on Alma Pinnix. The club itself has two entrances as we are the property that runs between Alma Pinnix and Elm Street running along Cone Blvd. If you are coming east on Cone take a right on Elm and the first left (50 yards) to come into the indoor tennis parking lot side. Our physical address is 100 Alma Pinnix Drive, GSO 27405.

Parent Education Forums for Futures Required for all 10’s & 12’s playing in Futures tournaments. At least one parent or guardian of a child planning to enter the 10’s or the 12’s of Futures Tournaments, the 2010 Tar Heel Qualifier, and the 2010 North Carolina Junior State Closed must attend one session prior to the deadline of the tournament in order for the their child to be eligible to play in the above. This online form must be submitted before your child can play in this tournament. more info

JUNIOR Suspension Points for Failure to Complete a Tournament The number of players not completing all matches in a tournament is very high. There are numerous withdrawals once the draws are posted, and many walkovers in the consolations. The penalty below is minor. However, those who consistently fail to complete a tournament will understand this is not acceptable. Failure to play a match is not fair to opponents, costly to an opponent, & not good sportsmanship. Because the NCTA realizes the importance of school to the players a school exempt clause is included. (passed by NCTA Board 10/09) 1. After the tournament online deadline, failure for a JUNIOR player to complete a tournament for ANY reason other than retirement during a match due to injury = 1 Point 2. Players may receive 1 point for main draw, 1 point for consolation & 1 point for doubles= 3 points 3. Default No Show & Default Adult Discipline points will remain 5 points 4. Points are accumulative in the Junior Suspension points system 5. A notification letter is sent at 6 points 6. A 3 month suspension will occur when 10 points are reached • Appeals at 10 points can be made to the grievance chairperson • Inclusion under Unsportsmanlike Conduct in the junior Suspension points tab 7. To be exempt from the above, a player must notify the TD immediately at the conclusion of his/her Sunday play that they will be attending school on Monday so will not be participating in play Monday. TD will e-mail jane@nctennis.com those players who have requested this exemption. Names to be sent Sunday night.